Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies
Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies requires about 20 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 714 calories, 13g of protein, and 44g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. If you have chunky peanut butter, baking soda, granulated sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add peanut butter and sugars, beating well.
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2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
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3
Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in 1 cup peanuts and chocolate chunks.
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4
Shape dough into 2-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons dough each).
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5
Place on ungreased baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
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6
Bake, in batches, at 375 for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pan 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In20 m.
Servings12
Health Score7
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